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WebPreserver Extension
WebPreserver is a browser Extension for law firms and legal investigators to capture webpages, social media pages, videos and even complete websites in evidentiary quality. The collections can be exported to PDF, MHTML and WARC including a collection report.
New in version 4.1.7:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 4.1.6:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 4.1.5:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 4.1.4:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 4.1.3:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 4.1.2:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 4.1.1:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 4.1.0:
-- Usage reporting
-- User management
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 4.0.1:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 4.0.0:
-- Performance improvements
-- Bug fixes
New in version 3.10.3:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.10.2:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.10.1:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.10.0:
-- Support for Reddit captures
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.9.1:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.9.0:
-- Short form videos
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.8.2:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.8.1:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.8.0:
-- PDF merging
New in version 3.7.3:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.7.2:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.7.1:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.7.0:
-- Popup and dashboard UI improvements
New in version 3.6.4:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.6.3:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.6.2:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.6.1:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.6.0:
-- Enhanced search and tagging
New in version 3.5.1:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.5.0:
-- Smart View secondary window capture
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.4.1:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.4.0:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.3.2:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.3.1:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.3.0:
-- Custom Scripts Library
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.2.0:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in versions 3.1.0:
-- Create and rename folders on the Dashboard
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.0.5:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.0.4:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.0.3:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.0.2:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.0.1:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 3.0.0:
-- Manifest V2 > V3 migration
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 2.8.5:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 2.8.4:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 2.8.3:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 2.8.2:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 2.8.1:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 2.8.0:
-- Visual indicators added to the dashboard
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 2.7.3:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 2.7.2:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 2.7.1:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 2.7.0:
-- New feature for TikTok video captures
New in version 2.6.1:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 2.6.0:
-- CSV loadfiles for Facebook and Instagram
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 2.5.1:
-- Fixes for Instagram videos, date range, comments and bulk captures
New in version 2.5.0:
-- New look dropdown
-- Option to shorten file names to unique ID
-- Collection Report settings updates
-- 'Export' option for History logs
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 2.4.3:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 2.4.2:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 2.4.2:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 2.4.1:
-- Minor UI fix
New in version 2.4.0:
-- Logo and brand updates
-- Support Center linked to dashboard
— Settings improvements
New in version 2.3.2:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 2.3.1:
-- Bug fixes and improvements
New in version 2.3.0:
-- New Manual Capture feature added
-- Unique ID field added to CSV exports
-- CSV Exports for Facebook Watch pages
-- Bug fixes for Instagram/Facebook videos and Facebook MHTML exports
New in version 2.2.4:
-- Hotfix - fixed OCR cloud service interruptions
New in version 2.2.3:
-- Bulk Capture by Date Range for Instagram
-- Fixes for YouTube comment captures
-- Minor bug fixes
New in version 2.2.2:
-- Improvements to LinkedIn captures
-- Fixes for Facebook comments, date range selection and video captures
-- Update for Instagram's new UI
-- Fixes for local OCR PDF exports
New in version 2.2.1:
-- Fixes to Facebook comments and quick capture settings
-- Stability improvements for Facebook date range captures
-- Fixes for Twitter's date range captures
-- Adding Bulk Settings directly to the Dashboard for easier access
New in version 2.2:
-- Progress updates for video captures
-- Improved the stability of Bulk Captures for Facebook and Instagram
-- Fixed issues with Youtube, Instagram and Facebook videos not capturing comments or lengthy videos reliably
-- Improved the bulk url collection for Facebook pages
New in version 2.1.9.4:
-- Fixed an issue with Facebook bulk captures not working for European users
New in version 2.1.9.3:
-- Fixed an issue with Instagram captures
New in version 2.1.9.1:
-- Allow users to download PDFs together with folder CVS exports. Added a digital signature column.
-- Added functionality to capture Facebook Event pages
-- Bug fixes and enhancements
New in version 2.1.8:
-- Visual improvements for accessibility.
-- Bug fixes and enhancements.
New in version 2.1.7:
-- A new \"Timezones\" option allows you to set the timezone for timestamps displayed on PDF footers and Collection Reports.
-- Optimizations for dashboard performance.
-- New Website Capture Configurations feature for advanced users.
-- Bug fixes and minor enhancements.
New in version 2.1.6.6:
-- Export a CSV of records & metadata from Facebook captures. This CSV can be used in various ways including upload to eDiscovery platforms.
--- Bug fixes and minor enhancements.
New in version 2.1.6.5:
-- Bug fixes for Facebook captures.
New in version 2.1.6.4:
-- Minor enhancements and bug fixes.
New in version 2.1.6.3:
--- Fixes for issues with Facebook captures and formatting of single page PDF exports.
New in version 2.1.6.2:
--- Bug fixes and minor enhancements.
New in version 2.1.6:
-- WebPreserver's latest release brings an exciting new update! A new config option will allow you to \"Overlap Content\" in PDF exports, ensuring that no content is lost across pages.
New in version 2.1.5.7:
-- Fixes for Facebook Bulk Captures and issues with some sticky headers persisting on captures for LinkedIn and Youtube.
New in version 2.1.5.6:
-- Fixes for Facebook Bulk Captures and expanding comments on Twitter.
New in version 2.1.5.4:
-- Changes in Collection Report and PDF export configs now apply to exports of collections made before the config changes!
New in version 2.1.5.3:
-- Bug fixes and minor enhancements.
New in version 2.1.5.2:
-- Fix for issue with expanding LinkedIn comments.
New in version 2.1.5:
Lots of new features and enhancements with our latest release!
-- Apply date range filters before performing Facebook bulk captures.
-- Bulk captures will now be automatically captured within folders, making it easier to navigate through your dashboard and export your captures in bulk from within these folders!
-- A new “Paper Size” config for PDF exports will add appropriate margins based on the paper size to ensure that no content is lost if the export is printed.
-- A new “Print to Fit” formatting option will automatically apply the ideal formatting for digitally storing and sharing PDF exports.
-- Several UX enhancements and bug fixes!
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install WebPreserver extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install WebPreserver extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install WebPreserver extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install WebPreserver extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download WebPreserver extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a WebPreserver extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the WebPreserver Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the WebPreserver extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the WebPreserver extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for WebPreserver extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the WebPreserver extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download WebPreserver extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install WebPreserver extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the WebPreserver extension file
Select and download the WebPreserver extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the WebPreserver extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your WebPreserver extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the WebPreserver extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install WebPreserver extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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